LaSPACE's Goals

The main thrusts of the LaSPACE Program are aerospace research and development, college and pre-college education, and public awareness of aerospace activities and opportunities. The Louisiana Space Consortium's principle goals, therefore, are to:

• Develop the infrastructure needed to help boost Louisiana's involvement in aerospace R & D, education and economic development.
• Coordinate and develop programs among the consortium institutions, with the private sector, with state and local government, and with NASA centers nationally.
• To increase, in quantity and in quality, Louisiana's production of aerospace and related science and engineering graduates and professionals,
• To enhance in scope, depth, and number, research and development activities in aerospace and related sciences and engineering, and
• To indirectly increase aerospace and related industries in the state - not only for economic development, but also for economic diversification.
• Enhance higher education in the aerospace field through:
• Graduate student fellowships
• Undergraduate student scholarships
• Curriculum development
• Contribute aerospace materials and expertise to on-going teacher awareness/training programs and pre-college student involvement programs
• Promote aerospace research/training opportunities at Louisiana institutions
• Work with LaSER (the state EPSCoR committee) to enhance statewide capabilities in aerospace science and technology
• Provide visibility for aerospace activities statewide
• Enhance recruitment and retention of women, minorities and disabled individuals in the aerospace field

LaSPACE Mission
To Enhance Space and Aerospace related research, education, and public awareness throughout the State of Louisiana and thereby promote STEM education, training of professionals, and economic development.

Last modified: October 29 2009
Questions or suggestions: mail Doug Granger at granger@phys.lsu.edu